Locals say the yobs — who move between Blanchardstown and out into north Co Dublin — have left parents too scared to let their kids out to play and pensioners terrified.

But we can reveal that ­vigilante group ‘Hell’s Angels’ took matters into their own hands by attacking two of the gang’s leading figures.

A source told the Irish Sun: “Gardai are working tirelessly to put a stop to these lads, but their hands are often tied due to a lack of resources mixed with the lack of fear from these guys. They have no respect for the law.

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Gardai are working to stop the gang

“A vigilante group calling themselves the Hell’s Angels took it upon themselves to put a stop to this. Two of the ­ringleaders in the Blanchardstown area were targeted in the space of a week.”

We revealed yesterday that the gang, with African origins, are being “left to run amok” by gardai because they don’t have the resources to deal with them.

Sources said the hoods are “arrested every week” but cops risk setting off “a mini riot” every time they decide to nab one of the youths.

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Cops have linked the gang to 40 robberies from shops and other establishments and almost 30 robberies on persons where iPhones, wallets and jewellery were stolen.

West Dublin councillor Ted Leddy has called on locals to co-operate with gardai in tracking down the gang members.

The Fine Gael politician told us: “It is causing much anxiety and tension in the area. I would urge the public to co-operate fully with the authorities.”